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Genealogy

Cockcroft, Brown families connect

The early genealogy of the Cockcroft family of Covington County was presented in a much earlier edition of this column. In today’s writing, a further ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, January 25, 2014 1:21 am

Genealogy

Duke family descendants resided in Searight, Andalusia

Although the name Duke is not a very common one in this area, there are some descendants who wear the name and still reside in ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, January 18, 2014 12:00 am

Genealogy

Let’s take a walk down the west side of S3N in the 1930s

Today’s column will be a continuation of Morgan Simmons’s walk to town and back along South Three Notch Street in Andalusia. He presented his memories ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, December 7, 2013 1:13 am

Genealogy

Pugh descendant opened Covington Jewelers, Inc. in 1953 in Opp

Someone suggested a review of the Pugh family, which had ancestors in Conecuh County during the early 1800s. Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, November 23, 2013 12:00 am

Genealogy

Dr. Andrew Jackson Preston served FBC of Andalusia

Although the Preston name is not a familiar one to most people in Covington County, there was a notable descendant of this family who came ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Monday, November 4, 2013 11:02 am

Genealogy

Livery stables abounded in area from early to mid-1900s

The thought of reviewing the various livery stables from the past that operated in Covington County and Andalusia in particular appealed to this writer. However, ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, October 26, 2013 1:10 am

Genealogy

Mason descendant established Mason Serenity House

In last week’s column, the story of Bishop John Ben Mason’s family and his establishing the William Christian Old Folks Home in Andalusia was related ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, September 28, 2013 2:38 am

Genealogy

SHS Class of ’58 celebrates with 55th year reunion

One of Covington County’s high schools, Straughn, has experienced tremendous growth during the last few years. Its excellent academic record and success in a wide ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, September 14, 2013 2:26 am

Genealogy

Feagins were leaders in Rose Hill area development

The Feagin family of Covington County was introduced in last week’s column, but there is much more to be said about this influential family. For ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, September 7, 2013 2:31 am

Genealogy

Feagin family became prominent in early history of county

It would be strange to hear the name O’Fandhagain in Covington County, especially during the early 1800s. However, there was a very large and influential ... Read more

by Curtis Thomasson, Saturday, August 31, 2013 2:21 am

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